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What Causes Sharp Stinging Pain In The Legs?
I have been experiencing sharp, stinging pain in my upper legs on the inside occasionally. After the initial pain small places pop out and itch for a while then goes away. Just wondering what this could be. I know it is not being bit or stung but the feeling is like that.
Tue, 17 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stinging pain in the foot and knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to meralgia paresthetica. Other reasons can be sciatica , arthritis , multiple sclerosis or injury .
The cause of meralgia paresthetica is compression of the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin surface of your thigh. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray imaging , electromyography , nerve conduction study , nerve blockade with anesthesia . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid injections , tricyclic antidepressants or gabapentin.
For loose some weight and do gentle massage with flax seed oil . I would also suggest you to do light stretching exercises along with gentle massage , apply warm compresses on entire leg and take muscle relaxants like orthodox MR . Do not sit or stand for long time in one position and keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stinging pain in the foot and knees. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are probably due to meralgia paresthetica. Other reasons can be sciatica , arthritis , multiple sclerosis or injury .
The cause of meralgia paresthetica is compression of the nerve that supplies sensation to the skin surface of your thigh. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray imaging , electromyography , nerve conduction study , nerve blockade with anesthesia . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid injections , tricyclic antidepressants or gabapentin.
For loose some weight and do gentle massage with flax seed oil . I would also suggest you to do light stretching exercises along with gentle massage , apply warm compresses on entire leg and take muscle relaxants like orthodox MR . Do not sit or stand for long time in one position and keep your legs in hot water tub with Epsom salt for 15 minutes.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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